Guides
Learn how to connect the ELA Partner API to your delivery workflow.
At a glance
Start with API-key authentication and idempotency. Then open the guide that matches your work: direct bookings, GO Bulk, HAUL, payments, tracking, support cases, or webhooks.
Choose a guide
Each guide is short and focused. For field-by-field schemas, response examples, and endpoint details, use the API Reference.
| Guide | Best for | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| Get started | API shape, production environment, and the best order to integrate. | Open guide |
| Direct bookings | CLICK, GO_LIGHT, and EXPRESS quote-to-book flows. | Open guide |
| GO Bulk and HAUL | Manual quote flows for bigger delivery or haulage jobs. | GO Bulk or HAUL |
| Webhooks | Signed events, retries, and duplicate handling. | Open guide |
| Support cases | Partner support cases, public comments, status, SLA, and case webhooks. | Open guide |
Integration map
- Authenticate
Send
X-ELA-API-Keyon every public API request. - Quote
Create a direct booking quote or manual quote request.
- Book or accept
Create the booking, pay online, or accept using approved credit.
- Track
Poll partner tracking snapshots while the job is active.
- Reconcile
Use payment status and signed webhooks to update your own records.